News and Updates Archive

The Animal Facts news section brings you the latest updates on animals both in human care and in the wild. We publish our favourite story from the world's zoos here each day. We also bring you a range of additional stories through our facebook and twitter page as part of our news alerts service.

Red-Crowned Crane Chick ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

July 13, 2023

Zookeepers at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo have introduced their red-crowned crane chick born at the conservation zoo.

Aussie Ark Confirm Insurance Frog Colony Free from Fungus 

Frog Health Check at Aussie Ark

July 13, 2023

Aussie Ark have confirmed their insurance population of endangered frogs are free from the deadly chytrid fungus.

Meet the Newly Named ”Peppered Cockroach” 

Peppered Cockroach

July 12, 2023

Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo have shared the story of how one of their staff has named the ''peppered cockroach.''

Meerkat Family to Move in at Edinburgh Children’s Hospital 

Meerkats Moving in to Edinburgh Children's Hospital

July 12, 2023

Edinburgh Children's Hospital and Edinburgh Zoo have announced a mob of meerkats will be the hospitals newest residents.

San Diego Zoo Celebrate First Red Panda Birth in Two Decades 

Red Panda Cub San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

July 8, 2023

San Diego Zoo are celebrating the birth of their first red panda cub since 2006 with mother Adira welcoming her pup in early June.

Enjoy Breakfast with the Adorable Red Pandas at Taronga Zoo 

Red Panda Breakfast at Taronga Zoo Sydney

July 7, 2023

Taronga Zoo Sydney have shared adorable vision of their red panda family as they enjoyed breakfast this week.

Nashville Zoo Are Getting Dragons. All You Need to Know 

Komodo Dragon Habitat Opening at Nashville Zoo

July 7, 2023

Dragons are coming to Nashville Zoo with their new habitat set to be unveiled to the public on July 27 2023.

Perfect Playdate for Rescued Wallabies at Aussie Ark 

Wallaby Playdate at Aussie Ark

July 6, 2023

A Brush-Tailed Rock wallaby, and Yellow-Footed Rock have made friends after being introduced by their carers.

Chester Zoo Welcome Rare Baby Okapi. All You Need to Know 

Okapi Calf at Chester Zoo

July 6, 2023

Chester Zoo have welcomed a baby okapi. But what is an okapi and why is the birth important? Let us explain.

Boa Constrictor Ssslithers in to Perth Zoo Vet Hospital 

Perth Zoo Boa Constrictor Health Check

July 5, 2023

Perth Zoo have shared footage of a health check on their boa constrictor as he travelled to the zoo's vet hospital.

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